The Iconic Dodo - A Symbol of Extinction Revisited

the science Connect TV Research News - The Iconic Dodo - A Symbol of Extinction Revisited.
The dodo, a quintessential symbol of extinction, has long been misunderstood. Previous depictions often portrayed it as a slow, clumsy, and dim-witted bird that was easily outmatched by human settlers. However, recent scientific research is challenging this long-held perception.
In a study published recently in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, researchers from the University of Southampton, the Natural History Museum (NHM), and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History have conducted a comprehensive review of the dodo's taxonomy and its closest relative, the Rodriguez Island Solitaire. By examining historical records, fossil evidence, and anatomical details, the researchers have uncovered numerous misconceptions about this iconic bird.
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